This photo is a lesbian couple sharing a kiss at a Beatles concert in 1964 while the rest of the crowd screamed for the band. This is one of my favorite photos because of how beautiful the situation is; they are hiding in plain sight. Its 2018 now and two people expressing affection shouldn’t have to hide. The news that two women were stopped from kissing during my show in Edmonton really disappointed me. At the next show in Calgary I dedicated the song “love interruption” to the two women and encouraged everyone in the crowd to kiss their loved ones. Let’s promote love and acceptance wherever and whenever we can. -Jack White III

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“Its 2018 now and two people expressing affection shouldn’t have to hide,” he explained, while sharing an image of a “lesbian couple sharing a kiss at a Beatles concert in 1964”.

“The news that two women were stopped from kissing during my show in Edmonton really disappointed me. At the next show in Calgary I dedicated the song ‘Love Interruption’ to the two women and encouraged everyone in the crowd to kiss their loved ones.”

“Let’s promote love and acceptance wherever and whenever we can.”

While Allyson MacIvor has not commented any further on the matter, CBC reported that the manager of the venue offered an apology, as did the Oilers Entertainment Group, the organisers of the concert.

“We have an absolute zero tolerance for any form of discrimination,” said a spokesperson for the Oilers Entertainment Group, noting that the venue is a safe and inclusive space.